PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY - Revision history

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	The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 520-522 Main as the address. The store incorporated in August 1891 with E. M. Platt, president; Ph. M. Platt, vice-president; and Mark Platt, secretary. (5)		The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 520-522 Main as the address. The store incorporated in August 1891 with E. M. Platt, president; Ph. M. Platt, vice-president; and Mark Platt, secretary. (5)

	Around 1900 the store was purchased by [[URBACH, Abe,\|Abe URBACH]]. (6)		Around 1900 the store was purchased by [[URBACH, Abe\|Abe URBACH]]. (6)

	See: [[ELECTRIC POWER]]		See: [[ELECTRIC POWER]]

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	The Chicago branch of the store was destroyed by fire in July, 1874. (4)		The Chicago branch of the store was destroyed by fire in July, 1874. (4)

	According to the 1880 and 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at 520 Main.		According to the 1880 and 1883 '''Dubuque City Directory''', this business was located at 520 Main.

	The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 520-522 Main as the address. The store incorporated in August 1891 with E. M. Platt, president; Ph. M. Platt, vice-president; and Mark Platt, secretary. (5)		The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 520-522 Main as the address. The store incorporated in August 1891 with E. M. Platt, president; Ph. M. Platt, vice-president; and Mark Platt, secretary. (5)

	Around 1900 the store was purchased by [[URBACH, Abe,\|Abe URBACH]]. (6)		Around 1900 the store was purchased by [[URBACH, Abe,\|Abe URBACH]]. (6)
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	5. "Glad of It," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', August 28, 1891, p. 4		5. "Glad of It," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', August 28, 1891, p. 4

	6.		6. "Abe Urbach, Clothing Store Founder, Dies," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 7, 1970, p. 1

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	The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 520-522 Main as the address. The store incorporated in August 1891 with E. M. Platt, president; Ph. M. Platt, vice-president; and Mark Platt, secretary. (5)		The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 520-522 Main as the address. The store incorporated in August 1891 with E. M. Platt, president; Ph. M. Platt, vice-president; and Mark Platt, secretary. (5)

			Around 1900 the store was purchased by [[URBACH, Abe,\|Abe URBACH]]. (6)

	See: [[ELECTRIC POWER]]		See: [[ELECTRIC POWER]]
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	5. "Glad of It," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', August 28, 1891, p. 4		5. "Glad of It," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', August 28, 1891, p. 4

			6.

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	According to the 1880 and 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at 520 Main.		According to the 1880 and 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at 520 Main.

	The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 520-522 Main as the address.		The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 520-522 Main as the address. The store incorporated in August 1891 with E. M. Platt, president; Ph. M. Platt, vice-president; and Mark Platt, secretary. (5)

			See: [[ELECTRIC POWER]]


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	4. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 15, 1874, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740715&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		4. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 15, 1874, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740715&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			5. "Glad of It," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', August 28, 1891, p. 4

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			[[Image:PLATTAD.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dubuque Herald, March 9, 1880)]]
	[[Image:imp583.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]		[[Image:imp583.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]
	[[Image:plattbros36.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|1936 advertisement]]PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY. Phillip M. Platt came to Dubuque around 1866 and opened a clothing store. Its location is unknown, but around 1870 business had grown and more room was needed. The business was relocated to Main and 4th Street. After he retired, the business became owned by his brothers, I. M. and S. M. Platt. In January 1880 it was announced that the company would again expand by leasing space in the [[GLOBE BUILDING]]. (1) Many of their clothing items were manufactured by Platt Brothers in New York City. (2)		[[Image:plattbros36.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|1936 advertisement]]PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY. Phillip M. Platt came to Dubuque around 1866 and opened a clothing store. Its location is unknown, but around 1870 business had grown and more room was needed. The business, Platt, the People's Clothier, was relocated to Main and 4th Street. After he retired, the business became owned by his brothers, I. M. and S. M. Platt. In January 1880 it was announced that the company would again expand by leasing space in the [[GLOBE BUILDING]]. (1) Many of their clothing items were manufactured by Platt Brothers in New York City. (2)

	The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was Platt Brothers which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety. The ''Dubuque Herald'' stated that,		The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was Platt Brothers which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety. The ''Dubuque Herald'' stated that,

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	[[Image:imp583.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]		[[Image:imp583.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]
	[[Image:plattbros36.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|1936 advertisement]]PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY. ~~The first introduction of electric power in~~ Dubuque ~~did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance~~. ~~One exception~~ was ~~Platt Brothers which saw an opportunity~~. ~~It welcomed some use of electricity~~ and ~~announced themselves as~~ the ~~"Renowned~~, ~~Leading, Reliable~~ and ~~NOW Electric Clothiers~~.~~" The~~ company ~~also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections~~ in the ~~evening in safety~~. ~~The ''Dubuque Herald'' stated that,"the interior~~ of ~~the store was as bright as noonday while the reflecting rays of the beautiful light distinctly showed every shade, color and thread of the large stock~~ in ~~every department~~." (1)		[[Image:plattbros36.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|1936 advertisement]]PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY. Phillip M. Platt came to Dubuque around 1866 and opened a clothing store. Its location is unknown, but around 1870 business had grown and more room was needed. The business was relocated to Main and 4th Street. After he retired, the business became owned by his brothers, I. M. and S. M. Platt. In January 1880 it was announced that the company would again expand by leasing space in the [[GLOBE BUILDING]]. (1) Many of their clothing items were manufactured by Platt Brothers in New York City. (2)

	The Chicago branch of the ~~story~~ was destroyed by fire in July, 1874. (2)		The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was Platt Brothers which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety. The ''Dubuque Herald'' stated that,

			the interior of the store was as bright as noonday
			while the reflecting rays of the beautiful light
			distinctly showed every shade, color and thread of
			the large stock in every department." (3)

			The Chicago branch of the store was destroyed by fire in July, 1874. (4)

	According to the 1880 and 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at 520 Main.		According to the 1880 and 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at 520 Main.
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	1. ''History of Dubuque and Dubuque County'', ''Telegraph Herald'', January 15, 1939, p. 5		1. "A New Departure," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 25, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800125&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			2. Ibid.

			3. ''History of Dubuque and Dubuque County'', ''Telegraph Herald'', January 15, 1939, p. 5

	2. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 15, 1874, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740715&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		4. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 15, 1874, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740715&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

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	[[Image:imp583.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY. The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was Platt Brothers which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety. The ''Dubuque Herald'' stated that,"the interior of the store was as bright as noonday while the reflecting rays of the beautiful light distinctly showed every shade, color and thread of the large stock in every department." (1)		[[Image:imp583.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]
			[[Image:plattbros36.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|1936 advertisement]]PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY. The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was Platt Brothers which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety. The ''Dubuque Herald'' stated that,"the interior of the store was as bright as noonday while the reflecting rays of the beautiful light distinctly showed every shade, color and thread of the large stock in every department." (1)

	The Chicago branch of the story was destroyed by fire in July, 1874. (2)		The Chicago branch of the story was destroyed by fire in July, 1874. (2)
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	~~[[Image:plattbros36.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|1936 advertisement]]~~

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	[[Image:imp583.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY. The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was Platt Brothers which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety. The ''Dubuque Herald'' stated that,"the interior of the store was as bright as noonday while the reflecting rays of the beautiful light distinctly showed every shade, color and thread of the large stock in every department."		[[Image:imp583.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY. The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was Platt Brothers which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety. The ''Dubuque Herald'' stated that,"the interior of the store was as bright as noonday while the reflecting rays of the beautiful light distinctly showed every shade, color and thread of the large stock in every department." (1)

	The Chicago branch of the story was destroyed by fire in July, 1874. (1)		The Chicago branch of the story was destroyed by fire in July, 1874. (2)

	~~---~~		According to the 1880 and 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at 520 Main.

	~~Source:~~		The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 520-522 Main as the address.

	~~1. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 15, 1874, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740715&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~

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	~~[[Image:plattbros36~~.~~jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|1936 advertisement]]~~		1. ''History of Dubuque and Dubuque County'', ''Telegraph Herald'', January 15, 1939, p. 5

	~~---~~		2. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 15, 1874, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740715&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	~~Source~~:

	~~''History of Dubuque and Dubuque County'', ''Telegraph Herald'', January 15, 1939, p. 5~~



	~~According to the 1880 and 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at 520 Main.~~

	~~The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 520-522 Main as the address.~~


			[[Image:plattbros36.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|1936 advertisement]]

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	[[Image:imp583.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY. The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was Platt Brothers which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety. The ''Dubuque Herald'' stated that,"the interior of the store was as bright as noonday while the reflecting rays of the beautiful light distinctly showed every shade, color and thread of the large stock in every department."		[[Image:imp583.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY. The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was Platt Brothers which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety. The ''Dubuque Herald'' stated that,"the interior of the store was as bright as noonday while the reflecting rays of the beautiful light distinctly showed every shade, color and thread of the large stock in every department."

			The Chicago branch of the story was destroyed by fire in July, 1874. (1)

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			Source:

			1. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 15, 1874, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740715&printsec=frontpage&hl=en



	[[Image:plattbros36.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|1936 advertisement]]		[[Image:plattbros36.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|1936 advertisement]]
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	''History of Dubuque and Dubuque County'', ~~Teleghraph~~ Herald, January 15, 1939, p. 5		''History of Dubuque and Dubuque County'', ''Telegraph Herald'', January 15, 1939, p. 5

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	History of Dubuque and Dubuque County, Teleghraph Herald, January 15, 1939, p. 5		''History of Dubuque and Dubuque County'', Teleghraph Herald, January 15, 1939, p. 5